We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch premix that is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
